Recent Massachusetts regulations affecting small businesses

Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.450 establishes grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of marijuana establishment license renewals, including non-operation, false information, regulatory violations, ownership changes, insol…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes a voluntary leadership rating program with four categories for marijuana establishments to demonstrate social justice, local employment, environmental, and compliance commitment, considered in di…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.033 voids agent registration cards when agents cease establishment association, fail to surrender cards upon renewal, or die.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.400 establishes grounds for denying marijuana establishment license applications, including incomplete submissions, deceptive information, inability to comply with requirements, and pr…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may issue orders to show cause for suspension or revocation of marijuana establishment licenses or registrations when investigation determines sufficient grounds exist.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may issue cease and desist or summary suspension orders to protect public health and safety, with limited hearing scope reviewing whether an immediate threat existed.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission can immediately quarantine or restrict marijuana products posing health or safety threats, with hearing rights triggered only if quarantine orders exceed 21 calendar days.

Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.335 authorizes removal and prohibition of marijuana products posing substantial public health or safety risks, including those appealing to minors, with 30-day consumer return periods after enforcem…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may order marijuana establishments to dispose of and cease sales if they fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations after notice and opportunity to cure.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission may issue administrative holds on marijuana products to examine compliance, prevent evidence destruction, prevent diversion, or protect public health and safety under regulation 935 CMR 500.321.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.301 authorizes unannounced inspections of marijuana establishments and vehicles to verify compliance, with non-compliance subject to administrative or disciplinary action.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes a public complaints process for marijuana establishments, allowing submissions by phone or email with Commission discretion to investigate or refer to other authorities.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.181 requires host communities to develop equity plans, reserve licenses for social equity businesses, and weight equity at minimum 25% in applicant evaluations, with compliance deadlin…

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulation 935 CMR 500.170 requires marijuana establishments and their agents to comply with all local ordinances, regulations, and fees provided they do not conflict with state cannabis law.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes operational requirements and permit procedures for marijuana research facilities, including eligible research areas, institutional review board standards for human subjects, and licensed physicia…